KEEP PHRASAL VERB

MEANING AND PRACTISE EXERCISES OF KEEP AS A PHRASAL VERB KEEP ON Meaning 1: to continue. Example:  She kept on trying to do the exercises even though they were very difficult. Meaning 2: to continue talking while annoying the person you are talking to.  Example: He kept on about it even though it was clear we had all already understood. … Read More

PHRASAL VERBS WITH BACK

Some phrasal verbs with back can be grouped together.  Look at the following: bring back / take back / put back go back / head back / drive back pay back / win back All the phrasal verbs above have a similar meaning.   Can you guess what it is? Answer: RETURN   Check out the examples in context below: Bring … Read More

USING LOOK AS A PHRASAL VERB

to look after someone or something – to take care of / to be responsible for.  I’m looking after my sister’s children while she’s on holiday. to look up to someone – to admire / to respect.  She thinks the world of her older brother.  She really looks up to him. to look around – to try to find something … Read More

USING COME AS A PHRASAL VERB

come up with – to have an idea. He came up with a solution to the problem immediately. come around – to return to consciousness. He took a couple of minutes to come around after he fainted and knocked his head. come down with – to get sick. I think I’m coming down with a cold. come out – to … Read More